racerunner

noun

race·​run·​ner ˈrās-ˌrə-nər How to pronounce racerunner (audio)
: a swift North American lizard (Cnemidophorus sexlineatus) that has six narrow stripes down the back

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of racerunner was in 1910

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Cite this Entry

“Racerunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racerunner. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

racerunner

noun
race·​run·​ner
ˈrās-ˌrən-ər
: a North American lizard that has a long tail and moves quickly
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